Why Does Actual Group Productivity Never Equal Potential Productivity

question 94

Multiple Choice

Why does actual group productivity never equal potential productivity?

• A) The tasks that groups usually work on are not very interesting, which decreases motivation.
• B) Time is lost to coordinating and organizing group members.
• C) Group members never identify with the group thoroughly enough to give it their full attention.
• D) There is no way to recognize group members for their efforts.

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